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Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dam Swindle • Demi Riquísimo
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Dam Swindle
From deep to disco, tech to soul, they join the dots between the past and the present with their own sense of storytelling and do so in clubs around the world, as well as in their studio. House might be the root of the Dam Swindle sound, but it takes nourishment from a much wider world of music. Still now, their breakthrough tunes such as ‘The Wrap Around’ and ‘The Break Up’ receive countless plays on dancefloors all over the world and the duo has made timeless music such as their 2023 disco-house bomb ‘ That’s right’ and 90’s throwback banger ‘Allright – just a tribute’ that became one of the hits of the 2024 festival summer. Dam Swindle has built a trademark sound, while still evolving and maturing their craft in various musical niches. Their landmark 2018 album High Life shows a broad musicality from the duo and this is even more so on their highly anticipated 2025 long player ‘Open’. ‘Open’ features countless collaborations with high-profile artists such as Dutch pianist Joep Beving and New York-based Ethiopian vocalist Haile Supreme, and sees the duo flex their sound from ambient electronica to synthwave, hiphouse and more. Since 2013, the pair has also established their record label Heist Recordings as one of the key independent labels for underground dance music, while also releasing music on other underground mainstays such as Aus Music and Classic Music Company. Heist is more than just a label, though - it is a breeding ground for talents old and new; somewhere talent is nurtured and allowed to develop. Label showcases and special projects such as the yearly Roundup EP; where all artists from the past 12 months remix each other after a random selection process, furthers the family vibe and helps Heist stand out from crowd. Artists such as Cinthie, DJ Sneak, Crackazat, Tesfa Williams, Makèz, Pépé Bradock, Matthew Herbert, Ge-Ology, Byron the Aquarius and many more have all contributed, proving that it is a place for unrestrained creatives to be free with their own sonic visions. The label looks as good as it sounds, too, thanks to visual artist Bas Koopmans's standout artwork designs. Proof of Dam Swindle's widescreen approach to production is their long and talented list of collaborators, which includes the likes of acclaimed musician Tom Misch, US talent Seven Davis Jr., instrumental collective Jungle by Night, plus Marc de Clive-Lowe, Jitwam and Lorenz Rhode. Next to their own originals, a broad spectrum of artists have asked Dam Swindle for some of their special remix magic: on labels like Strut and Soundway they have reworked the legendary Pat Thomas, aka the ‘Golden voice of Africa,' and gave his single ‘Yamona’ a contemporary electronic edge, as well as The Mauskovic Dance Band’s track ‘Space Drum Machine’ and plenty more artists like Kerri Chandler, Mayer Hawthorne and Tom Misch. As their talent for bridging genres from all over the world continues to attract global attention, high-profile projects keep rolling in from all points on the musical globe. Dam Swindle are famously avid collectors of both old and new records, and it shows in their DJ sets, which keep you on your toes as they move freely through the broad world of house music with skillfully blended moods of soulful techno, acid, breaks, disco and more, all to create those special moments that crowds never forget. It is for that reason that their name has become a real stamp of authority and invention in the dance music world. Whatever they do, then, this pair do with irresistible charm.
Demi Riquisimo
Demi is label boss for his imprint ‘Semi Delicious’ boasts 17 sold-out vinyl-only EPs to date. The releases are a collection of Demi only EPs and VAs which platform a family of Semi Delicious artists in Manami, Black Loops, Aldonna, Absolute, Papa Nugs, Manual Daquart, Jive Talk, Inner Zone, Lulah Francs, Michelle Manetti, Gallegos, Baby Rollen and more. Semi Delicious label showcases have now reached 8 sold out shows across London, Paris, Madrid, Bristol and Tel Aviv. Demi’s June 2023 EP on DJ Tennis’s label Life & Death is the fastest selling vinyl on the label for 5 years and received coverage in The Evening Standard. From the launch of Demi Riquísimo in 2019, festival slots began rolling in with regular appearances now from some of the world’s most renowned to underground events including Glastonbury, Lost Village, Latitude, Wilderness, El Dorado, Homoelectric, Gottwood, Secret Garden Party, Love Saves The Day, Alfresco Disco, Standon Calling, Flamingo Pier (New Zealand) to name a few. With some serious momentum, 2023 saw Demi’s stratospheric rise, which kicked off with Circoloco NYD at DC-10 (which preceded 2 more appearances over the summer) into a sold out 1500 raving attendees at Fabric London Semi Delicious label takeover on Jan 6th. Followed by a 3rd tour of Australasia Jan/Feb and a return to the US westcoast to play alongside Seth Troxler in San Diego into SXM Festival St Martin. Demi leaves behind him a trail of accolades from his BBC Radio Peak Time Mix, which was dubbed 'possibly our best best peak time mix ever' by Sarah Story, to the Hör Mix, an expertly crafted 3hr Phonica Mix, and MixMag Lab B2B with collaborator Chloé Caillet. Starting 2024 off with a nomination for DJ Mag Best Of British ‘Breakthrough DJ’ stands as a testament to all that came before it and sends a strong signal for what's to come.
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